Apr
04
No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man
Part pagan ritual, part new wave rave, Burning Man celebrates the experience of art through the immediacy of experience. Continue reading No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man
Apr
03
ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was March 25 – March 31, 2018
On our way to the Playa to explore our inner artiste this week , we dodged a falling space station, congratulated a new mom-to-be, and breathed a sigh of relief that a collection of 150-year-old mice are safe…for now. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was March 25 – March 31, 2018
Mar
26
ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was March 18 – March 24, 2018
There were new discoveries in the deeps and new threats from the heavens this week, but we spent most of our time watching Michelle Obama dance with a toddler. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was March 18 – March 24, 2018
Mar
26
Mascots, myths, monuments and memory: Telling the unvarnished truth about racism in America
History isn’t pretty and sometimes it is vastly different than what we’ve been taught, say museum directors Lonnie Bunch and Kevin Gover. Continue reading Mascots, myths, monuments and memory: Telling the unvarnished truth about racism in America
Mar
23
Welcome, Spike!
The National Zoo is celebrating the arrival of a 36-year-old male Asian elephant name Spike, who will join the Zoo’s five female elephants at the Elephant Trails exhibit. Maybe babies? Continue reading Welcome, Spike!
Mar
23
A Day in the Life of an Elephant Keeper
What does working among the giants of the animal kingdom entail? For Asian elephant keepers Kayleigh Sullivan and Paige Babel, the thrill lies in training, enriching and caring for the Zoo’s multi-generational herd. Cleaning up all that poop is just a bonus. Continue reading A Day in the Life of an Elephant Keeper
Mar
19
Diversity and collaboration are hallmarks of Smithsonian’s emerging leaders
The participants in the 2017 Smithsonian Emerging Leadership Develpment Program were honored at a graduation ceremony Feb 6. Continue reading Diversity and collaboration are hallmarks of Smithsonian’s emerging leaders
Mar
18
ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was March 11 – March 17, 2018
This week, we saw how history can overlook some of the most compelling stories, thought about the evolutionary imperative to adapt and were relieved that cruelty to crickets is no longer a fun, family activity. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was March 11 – March 17, 2018
Mar
12
A Unique Lens: Photographs from the Smithsonian Family
Organized by the Smithsonian Community Committee, A Unique Lens: Photographs from the Smithsonian Family, showcases 28 photographs selected from almost 300 submissions. Continue reading A Unique Lens: Photographs from the Smithsonian Family
Mar
11
ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was March 4 – March 10, 2018
Lava, yaks, frogs, Nancy Pelosi—and murderous otters. It was a wild week in Smithsonian news. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was March 4 – March 10, 2018
